Hello everybody.
I apologize in advance for my English.
I have a problem with my Moto X.
To begin with, I bought it month ago. It is xt1056. At least it was written on the box and on the back. But the system itself was by xt1053. I didn't pay any attention to this fact.
Don't have root, bootloader is locked.
And 2 days ago I recieved the system update to 4.4.4, after which the phone doesn't see my sim.
I unlocked my device and began to install different versions of system, from different providers. No results. Tried to install another front-end. No results.
The bad thing is, yesterday I installed Sprint's 4.4.2 version and upgraded it "by air", forgetting about my unlocked boot.
Now, suprisingly, my bootlaoder is LOCKED and I can't unlock it through the Motorola's site.
Also I can't install any of systems.
Does it mean that my device is "dead"? Or is there any chance to do something?
Hi,
First, questions go in the Q&A section. ?
Second, please do read read read before playing with your device. It's an extremely well known fact, and posted all over this section, that downgrading your android version on the moto x is very likely to brick your phone.
You can check out this thread and see if you can save your device...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2629057
Another option, if or when, the 4.4.4 firmware files for your device are released...you can try manually flashing them with fastboot and mfastboot....if you can get into boot loader mode.
Trying to flash anything less than 4.4.4 now will not likely help....and could make things worse.
Good luck!
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[Disclaimer-this is my first android device, thus i will be a total newbie at this stuff, second, this is my second time posting on a forum-type website so excuse me if this has already been asked and answered, plz just link the thread then]
So. Is this possible?
Detailed explanations would be much appreciated.
(I am also using a MAC, so if that affects anything....)
How about looking around a little bit. Come on man
uncalex said:
[Disclaimer-this is my first android device, thus i will be a total newbie at this stuff, second, this is my second time posting on a forum-type website so excuse me if this has already been asked and answered, plz just link the thread then]
So. Is this possible?
Detailed explanations would be much appreciated.
(I am also using a MAC, so if that affects anything....)
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The Moto X have locked bootloader that prevent you from making changes to the "system" partition. So generally you need to unlock the bootloader first, which is a separate process.
Just a note, that generally when you unlock a phone's bootloader, you void the warranty. Some person here claimed that a Motorola manager confirmed with him that you will not void it with the Moto X Pure edition, however, I do not believe it. The best thing to do is read the fine print and warnings when you goes to unlocked your bootloader from Motorola website.
Another warning, is it easier to permanently brick a Motorola than a some other phones if you flash things incorrectly, such as corrupting the CID partition. With the Moto X 2013 it is possible to brick the phone by downgrading the phone to a too old version. I have never tried this with Moto X, but with Nexus devices, you could softbrick the phone if you root it and then do an over the air update, it generally required to use TWRP recovery to apply the over the air update zip for it to work, or reflash the "system" partition of the phone to stock before doing the update. I don't know if this is the same for the Moto X, but I would take the same precaution.
To unlock the bootloader, you can do it at the website here: https://motorola-global-portal.cust...e/bootloader/unlock-your-device-a/action/auth. Read through this guide to help you: http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-x-2014/general/guide-unlock-bootloader-moto-x-2014-t2876773
For step 2 and 3 from that guide, it linked to files required by Windows. Instead, you can get the Moto X driver for Mac here: https://motorola-global-portal.custhelp.com/app/answers/prod_detail/a_id/94931/p/30,6720,8696
You will also need "fastboot" and "mfastboot" for Mac. Fastboot is the program used to lock/unlock bootloader and flash images for (stock based) Android phones. The ADB/Fastboot link in my signature have the mac/linux/windows version included (adb_fastboot.zip file). I think you only need to use the regular fastboot to unlock the phone, but to flash the phone images you will need mfastboot.
To root the phone, check in the Development sections of this device forum: http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-x-2014
Also, you DO NOT need to unlock the phone bootloader to reflash the factory images.
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For rooting the Moto X it is a bit difficult compared to the Nexus. You need to realize that the Moto X have locked bootloader that prevent you from making changes to the "system" partition. So generally you need to unlock the bootloader first, which is a separate process.
Just a note, that generally when you unlock a phone's bootloader, you void the warranty. Some person here claimed that a Motorola manager confirmed with him that you will not void it with the Moto X Pure edition, however, I do not believe it. The best thing to do is read the fine print and warnings when you goes to unlocked your bootloader from Motorola website.
Another warning, is it easier to permanently (hardware) brick a Motorola than a some other phones if you flash things incorrectly, such as corrupting the CID partition. When I had the Moto X 2013 version, it is possible to brick the phone by downgrading the phone to an older version. I have never tried this with Moto X, but with Nexus devices, you could softbrick the phone if you root it and then do an over the air update, it generally required to use TWRP recovery to apply the over the air update patch for it to work, or reflash the "system" partition of the phone to stock before doing the update. I don't know if this is the same for the Moto X, but I would take the same precaution.
To unlock the bootloader, you can do it at the website here: https://motorola-global-portal.cust...e/bootloader/unlock-your-device-a/action/auth. Read through this guide to help you: http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-x-2014/general/guide-unlock-bootloader-moto-x-2014-t2876773
For step 2 and 3 from that guide, it linked to files required by Windows. Instead, you can get the Moto X driver for Mac here: https://motorola-global-portal.custhelp.com/app/answers/prod_detail/a_id/94931/p/30,6720,8696
You will also need "fastboot" and "mfastboot" for Mac. Fastboot is the program used to lock/unlock bootloader and flash images for (stock based) Android phones. The ADB/Fastboot link in my signature have the mac/linux/windows version included (adb_fastboot.zip file). I think you only need to use the regular fastboot to unlock the phone, but to flash the phone image you will need mfastboot.
To root the phone, check in the Development sections of this device forum: http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-x-2014
Also, you DO NOT need to unlock the phone bootloader to reflash the factory image of the phone.
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Thank you for being so nice and providing this information
eksasol said:
The Moto X have locked bootloader that prevent you from making changes to the "system" partition. So generally you need to unlock the bootloader first, which is a separate process.
Just a note, that generally when you unlock a phone's bootloader, you void the warranty. Some person here claimed that a Motorola manager confirmed with him that you will not void it with the Moto X Pure edition, however, I do not believe it. The best thing to do is read the fine print and warnings when you goes to unlocked your bootloader from Motorola website.
Another warning, is it easier to permanently brick a Motorola than a some other phones if you flash things incorrectly, such as corrupting the CID partition. With the Moto X 2013 it is possible to brick the phone by downgrading the phone to a too old version. I have never tried this with Moto X, but with Nexus devices, you could softbrick the phone if you root it and then do an over the air update, it generally required to use TWRP recovery to apply the over the air update zip for it to work, or reflash the "system" partition of the phone to stock before doing the update. I don't know if this is the same for the Moto X, but I would take the same precaution.
To unlock the bootloader, you can do it at the website here: https://motorola-global-portal.cust...e/bootloader/unlock-your-device-a/action/auth. Read through this guide to help you: http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-x-2014/general/guide-unlock-bootloader-moto-x-2014-t2876773
For step 2 and 3 from that guide, it linked to files required by Windows. Instead, you can get the Moto X driver for Mac here: https://motorola-global-portal.custhelp.com/app/answers/prod_detail/a_id/94931/p/30,6720,8696
You will also need "fastboot" and "mfastboot" for Mac. Fastboot is the program used to lock/unlock bootloader and flash images for (stock based) Android phones. The ADB/Fastboot link in my signature have the mac/linux/windows version included (adb_fastboot.zip file). I think you only need to use the regular fastboot to unlock the phone, but to flash the phone images you will need mfastboot.
To root the phone, check in the Development sections of this device forum: http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-x-2014
Also, you DO NOT need to unlock the phone bootloader to reflash the factory images.
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Quick question,
I've seen people use towelroot to root any android device. Will towelroot work with the Moto X? I'm just really hesitant now since you said it was easier to permanently brick and Moto device.
uncalex said:
Quick question,
I've seen people use towelroot to root any android device. Will towelroot work with the Moto X? I'm just really hesitant now since you said it was easier to permanently brick and Moto device.
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I never use that. The safest thing is to do what is tested and available for that device, so use the current available method here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/mot...e-edition-superboot-style-root-motox-t2889264
Generally. I don't do any of these, because I do the default Nexus root method which is:
1. Unlocking bootloader
2. Flash TWRP recovery: fastboot flash recovery twrp.img (not yet available for this phone, but soon will be, check the development sections.)
3. Then copy the Chainfire's SuperSU.zip (link in my signature) into the phone and flash while in TWRP recovery.
You shouldn't worry about bricking the device provided if you don't mess around, just stick with rooting and flashing factory firmware if you are new. As long as you don't flash a rom / firmware made for a different phone, or mess with the CID partition or something like that. Or downgrading the firmware after you've already update, which should be fine with a Nexus, but it did kill some Moto X when they downgraded to a firmware that is too old.
If you ever run into issues, you can flash the factory firmware, which is not available yet, but will eventually show up here: http://sbf.droid-developers.org/phone.php?device=37
You will have to download the correct version since there are different variations, but flashing incorrect ones should not brick your device. You can use these instruction to flash the firmware, this is for the Moto G, but the steps are the same: http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-g-2014/general/restore-to-stock-t2873657. After you install stock firmware, depend on if you were having issues, you can access the phone's Recovery and do a factory reset, this will wipe all your data, but also clear all the settings which may be required for the phone to boot correctly.
Normally, if your phone is rooted, when you received an over the air update, the first thing I would do before applying that update is to flash the system.img and recovery.img partition of the device back to stock, this will ensure the OTA gets updated successfully, afterward you can re-root the phone. Some people avoid this and flash the OTA's zip file using TWRP recovery, but it is not the official way and not guarantee to work all the time.
I'm on the Verizon network and I want to purchase the Motorola Moto X and put cyanogenmod on it. I read that I have to have the developer edition of the phone in order to do this. I was thinking of purchasing it from this ebay vendor...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Motorola-XT...55120?pt=Cell_Phones&var=&hash=item5d507be410
This is my first time purchasing a phone on ebay so I wanted to make sure I am getting the correct phone. I guess my question(s) would be...
Can I install cyanogenmod on this phone? Is this the developer edition phone?
Thanks.
You should be able to install custom ROMs, including CM, with a little effort. This does not appear to be a dev phone. However, all you need is the ability to unlock the bootloader in order do the things necessary to flash custom ROMs. In terms of flashing ROMs, the only difference between a dev phone and an unlocked regular phone is the dev phone will still have an intact warranty. Since this device supposedly comes with 4.2.2, you should be able to run sunshine from the rootninja to unlock the bootloader for $25 (I think it's 25).
You sound like a fairly new flasher. In that case, you need to read read read. Forums, tutorials, every sticky in the Moto X forum, fastboot/adb tutorials, read read read. There are smart people (I am not one of those people) here who will help you but you will save yourself a lot of time and frustration if you educate yourself first. Best of luck my friend and happy flashing.
P.S. always remember to nandroid.
Like cntryby429 said IF it does indeed come with Android version 4.2.2 than you should be able to unlock with sunshine and flash away. I would definitely double check with the seller first though and make sure that is what is actually on the phone.
You'll possibly be disappointed when you use any rom other than stock based ones. No unique moto features on them.... And certain so far unfixed bugs.
Stock and gravity box seems to be the popular choice. If your bootloader is unlocked and you're rooted.
If by chance you get a 4.4.4 device.... You won't be able to Root or pay even to unlock.... As of today.
Good luck!
Thanks for the help guys.
@KJ
What moto features are you referring to? As a former Droid X user I can say that I'm flashing cyanogenmod to get rid of moto features/bloatware. The seller said that the phone was on 4.2.2, so I don't think that 4.4.4 will be a problem for me. Also, I was also under the assumption that cyanogenmod gave me root by default. Has that changed?
droid2501 said:
Thanks for the help guys.
@KJ
What moto features are you referring to? As a former Droid X user I can say that I'm flashing cyanogenmod to get rid of moto features/bloatware. The seller said that the phone was on 4.2.2, so I don't think that 4.4.4 will be a problem for me. Also, I was also under the assumption that cyanogenmod gave me root by default. Has that changed?
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If you unlock your bootloader, which you would have to to flash any rom.... Rooting is simple. Unlock. Flash custom recovery. Flash SU binaries, tho I think twrp and the others do this.... Then install SU. Done.
Active display and touchless control are only on stock and stock based roms. That's why most stay stock and use Gravity box to customize.
And maybe it's changed, but last I knew... Aosp/cm roms have sound or speaker issues. That's the big issue.
Debloating what you don't want is as simple as freezing the apps with titanium backup. ?
Just my 2 cents. To each their own of course.
CM or any custom ROM will have root built in. But you have to be unlocked and rooted with custom recovery before you can flash. Moto x features KJ was referring to would be active display, touch less control, and assist. Any AOSP, or CM based ROM will not have these features. I have flashed about every ROM available for our device and always return to stock. Xposed modules will allow you to customize your phone while running stock firmware. And if you want to remove bloat, just being rooted will allow that.
droid2501 said:
I'm on the Verizon network and I want to purchase the Motorola Moto X and put cyanogenmod on it. I read that I have to have the developer edition of the phone in order to do this. I was thinking of purchasing it from this ebay vendor...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Motorola-XT...55120?pt=Cell_Phones&var=&hash=item5d507be410
This is my first time purchasing a phone on ebay so I wanted to make sure I am getting the correct phone. I guess my question(s) would be...
Can I install cyanogenmod on this phone? Is this the developer edition phone?
Thanks.
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First off that listing of specs looks like a copy/paste of the default Moto X feature set when it shipped. I would question that it really still has 4.2.2 rom on there, especially since it says "seller refurbished." 4.2.2 was the initial version the X shipped with, and the first OTA update. Since then, 4.4, 4.4.2 and 4.4.4 have been pushed too it.
It does not appear to be a Developer Edition of the XT1060, but rather a regular retail or Moto Maker version.
To flash any rom besides the Stock and signed by Moto roms for the Verizon XT1060 onto the phone, you need to Unlock the Bootloader.
As @kwyrt mentioned, Sunshine can be used to unlock the bootloader if the XT1060 is on 4.4.2 or lower (and its bootloader is for 4.4.2 or lower). As @KJ said, if you have 4.4.4 you can't bootloader unlock. That is because Sunshine doesn't work 4.4.4, Moto doesn't give out the unlock codes for the Non-Developer Edition XT1060, and the China Middleman (who was selling codes) isn't responding.
So it all comes down to how accurate that listing is. Does it really have 4.2.2? or did they upgrade it when "refurbishing" it but used a copy/paste of an old "spec sheet"?
And of course, if it was a true developer edition, you could just get the bootloader unlock code from Moto's web site and be done with it.
I just came from an s4 and this might not be feasible on the moto x.
Basically you flash the kernel from an earlier release. Then you root and flash the original kernel. Here is a link to the process to help describe what I am talking about. Just wonder if we can use rsd lite to do the same thing.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s4-att/general/how-to-root-i337ucufni1-t2881298
im confused by your post. whats so hard about they way we root now? it seams a lot easier if you ask me. This is the way to root L if that's your problem.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-x-2014/general/lollipop-root-achieved-t2937154
I have the att version on 4.4.4 can't unlock bootloader
Anyone have any ideas?
I came from an s4 as well. The root method is very unclear for moto x. The thread that supposedly tells you how to do it says <insert guide here>. After reading about bugs on lollipop, I'm not sure I want to install it. I've got 2 more weeks before I need to decide whether to keep it..
I came from a Galaxy S4 too and I'm still new to Motorola, and I have to say that root was fairly easy to achieve, just follow the tutorial on the thread below, it can't go wrong:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/mot...e-edition-superboot-style-root-motox-t2889264
Now @hector12t, if the bootloader on your device can't be unlocked there's no way to get SU access, at least for the moment.
having trouble unlocking the bootloader on my xt1092 no carrier.. moto website keeps saying its not supported.. have removed all the spaces in the string but still no joy.. its a uk version if this helps
I have Moto X (2013), I want to know why my phone is still on 4.4.2 KitKat and not getting any newer updates? Others running 4.4.4 KitKat and about to get Android L, what's wrong with my phone? I have tried resetting my phone couple of times and tried Motorola Device Manager too but no luck. I don't know whether I have XT1049 or XT1058 because I got this phone from a friend, he just gave it away and I am not living in a country where I can get Motorola Support. I thought I had XT1049, I contacted Republic Wireless, they checked my IMEI number and told me that it's not their phone, I contacted Motorola's online support they told me by looking at the IMEI number it's XT1058 AT&T phone but when I connect my phone to my computer it says "XT1049 is connected to the computer" and in pictures "details" I can see that the picture is taken by XT1049, I am so confused. Kindly help, I want updates coming to my phone
Dee Singh said:
I have Moto X (2013), IMEI # 990002933335380, I want to know why my phone is still on 4.4.2 KitKat and not getting any newer updates? Others running 4.4.4 KitKat and about to get Android L, what's wrong with my phone? I have tried resetting my phone couple of times and tried Motorola Device Manager too but no luck. I don't know whether I have XT1049 or XT1058 because I got this phone from a friend, he just gave it away and I am not living in a country where I can get Motorola Support. I thought I had XT1049, I contacted Republic Wireless, they checked my IMEI number and told me that it's not their phone, I contacted Motorola's online support they told me by looking at the IMEI number it's XT1058 AT&T phone but when I connect my phone to my computer it says "XT1049 is connected to the computer" and in pictures "details" I can see that the picture is taken by XT1049, I am so confused. Kindly help, I want updates coming to my phone
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Your device belongs with ACG Regional Carriers. It is currently at 4.4.2 only. You can see your model in the lower area of your back panel..
Check out moto site for your device. Your "System Version" in the screen shot is "161.44.38.ghost_row.ACGLTE.en.US". Check out...
https://motorola-global-portal.custhelp.com/app/answers/prod_answer_detail/a_id/94927/p/30,6720,8696
lol u are lucky because we AT&T users updated to 4.4.4 and now stucked :::: cant root or unlock bootloader and sunshine is only working till 4.4.2 so be happy and unlock it root it and enjoy any custom rom
Thanks for the help
Now I know that I have "ACG Regional Services" phone, any idea about me getting updates in future or is there another easy option to get the 4.4.4 or 5.0.2 update?
Javajohn said:
lol u are lucky because we AT&T users updated to 4.4.4 and now stucked :::: cant root or unlock bootloader and sunshine is only working till 4.4.2 so be happy and unlock it root it and enjoy any custom rom
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I really don't have any idea how to unlock and root or use any custom rom, I am afraid I will break my phone if I try, suggest anything else or tell me how to do it in an easiest way
Dee Singh said:
I really don't have any idea how to unlock and root or use any custom rom, I am afraid I will break my phone if I try, suggest anything else or tell me how to do it in an easiest way
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here is the best thread for you to start
CLICK ME
Unlock your bootloader first theroot.ninja , rooting after that is easy, so is anything else you want to do with your phone.
Dee Singh said:
Now I know that I have "ACG Regional Services" phone, any idea about me getting updates in future or is there another easy option to get the 4.4.4 or 5.0.2 update?
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OTA updates are really up to your carrier and/or Motorola. You will seen no updates, until THEY make them available.
When the bootloader is locked, you can only flash official roms (or parts like recovery) for your model/carrier, which are digitally signed by Motorola. Attempts to flash anything else, will fail.
Dee Singh said:
I really don't have any idea how to unlock and root or use any custom rom, I am afraid I will break my phone if I try, suggest anything else or tell me how to do it in an easiest way
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As for unlocking the bootloader, and/or rooting.. see -> http://forum.xda-developers.com/mot...w-root-moto-x-confusion-t2826159/post54671918
Why would you want to unlocked the bootload? So you could flash either a totally custom rom, or a rom meant for another carrier/model 2013 X which might be newer. (like some ATT XT1058 users like to flash Rogers XT1058 rom to get rid of the ATT bloat).
I really know nothing about the "ACG Regional Carriers" variant of the Moto X. I'm not sure if it might be the same hardware as another variant, only with a different ROM flashed on it. So I don't know if its safe to flash another carrier's ROM on it. But with an unlocked bootloader, you can try 3rd party roms like CM11 or CM12.
Unlock the BL and flash custom ROMs
You may want to edit your post and remove your imei number. It can be hijacked and leave you with a non functioning device. (no calls or texts or data anyway.)
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So I just got my note 3 n900A att model about 2 months ago. last month the lollipop update pushed to my phone and I was happy but then I started working on rooting. I successfully downgraded my phone to 4.4.4 then to 4.4.2 by following guids on here and on another webiste that instructed me to use odin and then I rooted. Right now I am on Biggons rom and it is beautiful. I have been using safestrap to flash custom roms for this n900A.
I am however interested in trying to obtain a custom kernal and the bootloader being locked is frustrating. To my peasant understanding there isnt a option as of yet to get around the bootloader. please correct me here if I am wrong.
Are any developers working on this? Is it even possible to work on this? Am I just completed F'ed unless I went out and got a different variant of this phone with an unlocked bootloader?
lastly! Im curious if it is possible to turn my phone into a developer edition? that might be just a repeat version of my previous question. excuse my ignorance. I am new to this phone and boot locks n the what not.
vejj2fresh said:
So I just got my note 3 n900A att model about 2 months ago. last month the lollipop update pushed to my phone and I was happy but then I started working on rooting. I successfully downgraded my phone to 4.4.4 then to 4.4.2 by following guids on here and on another webiste that instructed me to use odin and then I rooted. Right now I am on Biggons rom and it is beautiful. I have been using safestrap to flash custom roms for this n900A.
I am however interested in trying to obtain a custom kernal and the bootloader being locked is frustrating. To my peasant understanding there isnt a option as of yet to get around the bootloader. please correct me here if I am wrong.
Are any developers working on this? Is it even possible to work on this? Am I just completed F'ed unless I went out and got a different variant of this phone with an unlocked bootloader?
lastly! Im curious if it is possible to turn my phone into a developer edition? that might be just a repeat version of my previous question. excuse my ignorance. I am new to this phone and boot locks n the what not.
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Nope.
Correct
Not known
No
KennyG123 said:
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Was bootloader unlock ever achieved?